Florida Gulf Coast University – FGCU – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jillian Cain Photography It’s not easy to reach base during a Division I collegiate baseball game. Brian Ellis, an outfielder for Florida Gulf Coast, has now accomplished this feat 102 times in a row. Ellis reached base safely for the 102nd straight game
Rain causes flooding as car drives through it – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Michael Julian Photograph Although South Florida is currently in its dry season, there is still a chance that a significant rainstorm will occur. Dry season is defined as the period of the year from October 15 to May 15 when just
Florida bill proposes longer schooling – Elementary school kids in a classroom raising their hands – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Monkey Business Images TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate started debating a plan on Tuesday that would implement a trial year-round school program at a few primary schools. “The purpose of the program is for
Tropical Storm Causes Flooding on Streets – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexandru Chiriac Flooding of low regions along the beach will result from a combination of strong onshore winds and an above-average high tide. A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Volusia and Flagler coastlines through Tuesday AM, and significant coastal flooding
Photo Source/Copyright: StellantisDodge The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, which boasts a staggering 1,025 horsepower, is the fastest, most powerful muscle car currently on the market, according to Dodge. As part of the model’s send-off before the brand fully moves to electrification, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the seventh and last “Last
Florida drought causing wildfires throughout FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tom Fawls In the Sunshine State, where winter and spring have been extremely dry, many municipalities are currently experiencing a precipitation shortfall, which is always a risk factor as the state’s yearly dry season gets underway. Orlando has received just 1.89″ of rain since the
Sargassum (seaweed) pollution — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bret Reyes Seaweed blobs that smell terrible are already washing up on Florida’s shores. According to Brian Lapointe, a research professor at Florida Atlantic University, they’ve “already seen some of this arriving in Key West.” It’s not simply smelly, he claimed. As more wash up on the shore,
A new Environmental Protection Agency assessment estimates that 9.2 million lead pipes provide water to houses across the U.S., with more in Florida than any other state. The results of this survey will determine how billions of dollars will be spent to locate and replace these pipes. In the poll that was made public on
Permitless Carry – Man shooting gun at gun range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law allowing people to carry concealed weapons in public without a permit or training. Before the actual start of the legislative session, almost all of the legislation’s committee stops were completed
Traffic jam in Downtown Miami — Courtesy: Image by YES Market Media from Shutterstock In Florida, there are more than 15 million licensed drivers, however, trying to navigate the state with so many people can be hazardous at times. The most hazardous days and hours to drive were identified by a law firm in South